Rory McIlroy is facing legal action from sponsor Oakley just as he will be presented as the face of golf for Nike, in a deal understood to be worth $200million.
The American sunglasses manufacturer confirmed last night they have launched legal action to retain sponsorship of the coveted Northern Irishman.
On a day when another McIlroy sponsor, Jumeirah Golf, disappeared into the sunset thanking him for his services, Oakley issued a statement that barely concealed their annoyance at what they perceive as Nike’s illegal move.
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